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Deep State Witch

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18. It's Not

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:25 PM

Jul 2025

I have friends there. (I have friends everywhere.) They live in an expat community. They absolutely love it. We're thinking of going to visit them this winter and see how we like it.

There are many expat communities in Mexico, Belize, and Panama that look interesting.

I follow Skerry Harry on YT, among others. youtube.com/skerryharry

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my wife asked if we should leave the country [View all] moonshinegnomie Jul 2025 OP

I did it. Tom Dyer Jul 2025 #1

Wish I could. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2025 #3

Where did you land? 58Sunliner Jul 2025 #76

Have you looked into Costa Rica?? InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2025 #2

I've heard its dangerous, BonnieJW Jul 2025 #17

It's Not Deep State Witch Jul 2025 #18

I've heard that expat communities in Mexico RazorbackExpat Jul 2025 #71

Cost of living is too expensive or of immigrating? Fiendish Thingy Jul 2025 #36

It was my understanding Canada doesn't have a visa for retirees. One of you Canadian? 58Sunliner Jul 2025 #77

Ireland would be a good option COL Mustard Jul 2025 #24

Cold winters. sinkingfeeling Jul 2025 #51

Depends on where in Ireland. WestMichRad Jul 2025 #65

Right SCantiGOP Jul 2025 #91

I've been there in the winter. COL Mustard Jul 2025 #70

Good luck getting a visa róisín_dubh Jul 2025 #127

Good point. COL Mustard Jul 2025 #132

leaving Texas for a non-fascist state is a sensible starting point cadoman Jul 2025 #4

For Ireland you need at least a grandparent stollen Jul 2025 #39

if my local schoolyard was any indication... cadoman Jul 2025 #55

That would be for citizenship, I believe whathehell Jul 2025 #97

Ireland wants you to have an income of 50,000EU a year! CountAllVotes Jul 2025 #101

No surprise there. Old Crank Jul 2025 #111

Cead Mile Failte CountAllVotes Jul 2025 #116

Ireland, like most EU countries Old Crank Jul 2025 #117

Have lived in France since 2018 timvrip Jul 2025 #118

thanks for the info. CountAllVotes Jul 2025 #120

Ireland wants you have that income for what? Mariana Jul 2025 #137

that was what I was sent CountAllVotes Jul 2025 #139

Sounds like they sent you the requirements for non-citizens. Mariana Jul 2025 #140

I would, if I had the means...I'm old and broke, so stuck in this shithole country which is going to get much shitier... wcmagumba Jul 2025 #5

Yeah, I'm old and broke as well, plus my kids would never leave, so I can't go. mucholderthandirt Jul 2025 #79

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT CountAllVotes Jul 2025 #122

Maybe wait until the midterms shelshaw Jul 2025 #6

Amen... I began thinking about it in 2016. Joinfortmill Jul 2025 #7

Living in the mountains, a go bag is a necessity. usonian Jul 2025 #45

A sad reflection on Conservative values BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #8

I will never abandon my country to fascism Skittles Jul 2025 #38

We ain't going nowhere BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #41

my mum was never an American citizen Skittles Jul 2025 #50

BINGO! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #85

I agree. I will never leave. Wifes husband Jul 2025 #92

We're making our way to Scotland now stollen Jul 2025 #46

Yes indeed. Then theres Vance BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #48

Then there's Vance kkmarie Jul 2025 #95

And soldierant Jul 2025 #110

kkmarie................. Upthevibe Jul 2025 #119

Yes both together kkmarie Jul 2025 #131

Been thinking about VAnce evilhime Jul 2025 #134

Yes, save yourselves and leave Grim Chieftain Jul 2025 #9

We lived in Victoria, BC for several years Metaphorical Jul 2025 #67

Vancouver Island in BC is marvellous Fiendish Thingy Jul 2025 #10

But isn't it expensive? BonnieJW Jul 2025 #19

The city of Vancouver is indeed expensive Fiendish Thingy Jul 2025 #28

As I said, I live on Vancouver ISLAND, not the city of Vancouver Fiendish Thingy Jul 2025 #98

Just wondering, are you an expat or do you have Canadian cirtizenship? My wife and I looked at possibly retiring to KPN Jul 2025 #93

We are dual citizens Fiendish Thingy Jul 2025 #99

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Thanks. Susan Calvin Jul 2025 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 2025 #87

I've thought about it tmars505 Jul 2025 #12

There is a certain feeling of liberation markodochartaigh Jul 2025 #13

I lived and worked in Dallas for about a year in the late 70s and though I am straight I lived in the Oak Lawn area... wcmagumba Jul 2025 #16

I was just dumbfounded markodochartaigh Jul 2025 #26

it's why I detest hearing people talk about "small town values" Skittles Jul 2025 #44

Growing up markodochartaigh Jul 2025 #59

My best friend's wife runs a modern dance company in Dallas. DFW Jul 2025 #35

I grew up in Dallas and lived at the Melrose Hotel where my father was the hotel's manager back in the late 50s. CTyankee Jul 2025 #84

There's a lot of things to consider before moving out of country LogDog75 Jul 2025 #14

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Figuring out Germany's health care system if your employer is American is easy DFW Jul 2025 #66

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We came over to Germany the year before Trump 1 Old Crank Jul 2025 #112

I'm 74 also, and I'm planning to outlive Chump by several years FakeNoose Jul 2025 #32

Amen Joinfortmill Jul 2025 #74

Also: Are you young enough to work there? Retrograde Jul 2025 #40

you forgot the most important thing: you will die if you stay here and Krasnov is in power cadoman Jul 2025 #58

Very good summation. Nothing you listed is optional. DFW Jul 2025 #69

Thank you for the wake up call. EllieBC Jul 2025 #94

That's where we are as well. Told my oldest if she lands a job in Canada Maru Kitteh Jul 2025 #15

Me too Gimble Jul 2025 #47

Do it if you can!! I know I sure as hell would if it was an option but unfortunately its impossible 😭😟 cstanleytech Jul 2025 #20

It's worth considering if your finances allow it fujiyamasan Jul 2025 #21

This is incredibly sad ... ...nt Jarqui Jul 2025 #23

My partner and I are working on this now. sdfernando Jul 2025 #25

destination? vapor2 Jul 2025 #27

We are going to sdfernando Jul 2025 #52

watch out for the crazy weather Celerity Jul 2025 #61

This was mostly in the provence of Valencia sdfernando Jul 2025 #62

good to hear (for the city) be safe! Celerity Jul 2025 #63

That first image still... druidity33 Jul 2025 #72

I've never heard of basketball sized hail DFW Jul 2025 #78

look at the link for the first youtube video... druidity33 Jul 2025 #83

the world record for a hailstone is 8" in diameter moonshinegnomie Jul 2025 #82

Unknown Celerity Jul 2025 #60

We are considering a move as well.. Escape Jul 2025 #30

Texan here looking at New Mexico SARose Jul 2025 #88

Who would you have to celebrate with Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #31

Oh there'll be plenty of folks celebrating that one! calimary Jul 2025 #43

I lived abroad for 12 years (Mexico and Italy.) How do you feel about dealing with fierywoman Jul 2025 #33

When I think of how my grandparents struggled to get here in 1918 The Blue Flower Jul 2025 #34

Depends on a lot things ... your ages, jobs, financial assets, health, other family members FakeNoose Jul 2025 #37

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SS is $ already saved out of one's pay stollen Jul 2025 #49

Depends on where you go. 58Sunliner Jul 2025 #81

Remember... Mike Nelson Jul 2025 #53

2022 dcmfox Jul 2025 #54

Sadly, even if Trump dropped dead this instant, Grammy23 Jul 2025 #56

The Trump cultist are not going to rally around Vance... hunter Jul 2025 #135

Vance is not the guy to ride in on a white horse. Grammy23 Jul 2025 #138

My last flight out of the USA is next Friday, July 25. Then I will reside in Costa Rica. sinkingfeeling Jul 2025 #57

Good luck bdamomma Jul 2025 #64

Best wishes for a wonderful life! Evolve Dammit Jul 2025 #115

Here are some thoughts - GoneOffShore Jul 2025 #73

Love this! You were very smart in how you did this. Joinfortmill Jul 2025 #75

Not me Abstractartist Jul 2025 #80

Yea, I look as real estate abroad every week. My biggest worry is when the stock market crashes and flying_wahini Jul 2025 #86

I have been saying popsdenver Jul 2025 #89

I have a granddaughter living in Spain and the NGeorgian Jul 2025 #90

When I started Delphinus Jul 2025 #133

If I had the money, I would seriously consider it edbermac Jul 2025 #96

'The lesson of 1933 is - you get out' V850i Jul 2025 #100

I recall that story NJCher Jul 2025 #123

We've bandied it about house money and the boy underpants Jul 2025 #102

i have thought about it but et tu Jul 2025 #103

We live across the river from Canada and bif Jul 2025 #104

If you have that luxury misanthrope Jul 2025 #105

A question edhopper Jul 2025 #106

When you hit 65 you have to sign up for Medicare Old Crank Jul 2025 #113

I'm an old man. Magoo48 Jul 2025 #107

When you're that unhappy living somewhere PennRalphie Jul 2025 #108

Right wing fascist insanity is happening everywhere. We're going to stick it out here and take our country back. Martin68 Jul 2025 #109

We moved to Germany in 2015. Old Crank Jul 2025 #114

Ellen did it. moondust Jul 2025 #121

Hah! Ellen is loaded róisín_dubh Jul 2025 #128

Did you try it? moondust Jul 2025 #129

Yes I live in the UK róisín_dubh Jul 2025 #130

Happiness comes from within NJCher Jul 2025 #124

I have friends and relatives in Australia... Xolodno Jul 2025 #125

Portugal has a lot of Brits, viva la Jul 2025 #126

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